Baker Institute for Animal Health : Baker Institute for Animal Health

The Baker Institute for Animal Health is one of the oldest research centers dedicated to the study of veterinary infectious diseases, immunology, genetics, and reproduction.

What's New / Items of Interest

New York Times article from 5/4/09 on evolving viruses such as the new swine flu; includes interview with Dr. Colin Parrish, Professor of Virology at the Baker Institute.
Alice H. and Constance E. Cook Award, April 2009, to Dr. Judy Appleton, in recognition of her work on gender equity issues at Cornell.
Newly established professorship at the Baker Institute, The Judy Wilpon Professor of Cancer Biology, funded through the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation. See When Stars Align for more information.
Baker Institute Advisory Council member, Dr. Frederick Murphy, 2009 recipient of Penn Vet World Award. Link to news announcement.
Institute Events
Spring 2009 Seminar Series
Baker Institute Annual Report 2007 (pdf)
Baker Institute Annual Report 2006 and 2005 (pdf)
Institute Annual Report wins CASE Accolade Silver Award
Canine Influenza Information
Canine Hip Dysplasia Brochure
Equine Genome Project (Zweig Newsletter 6/07)

Helpful Links

Cornell Hospital for Animals. If you need to make an appointment to have your pet examined or treated, please contact the veterinary hospital on the main campus.
Feline Health Center. Specializes in the health and well-being of cats and offers a hotline for questions about feline health.
Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library. Provides links to free animal health web sites, and publication resources, as well as a VetAccess service (fee-based) to find specific information about animal health issues.
Veterinary degree programs. Provides links to information about admissions to veterinary programs at Cornell, including DVM, Dual-Degree (DVM, PhD), Graduate studies, internships.